South Mineral Creek
Colorado – US
- Class
- V to V+
- Length
- 0.5 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 246 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 10,515 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 10,023 Feet
- Typical season
- May to July
Current Flow
35 CFS
Gauge height: 0.74 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:30 PM
▼ -0.08/hr (12h) ▼ -0.04/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- MINERAL CREEK AT SILVERTON, CO Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 100 |
| Average | 200 |
| Maximum | 300 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
No gauge history recorded in the last 6 days.
Photos
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Description
This is a short section on a very steep creek with drops, rapids and other class V fun. Scout and be aware of what you are running. Above and below this section is class VI or unrunnable water.
Use the gauge in Silverton as a general guide. It's the only gauge out there that will give you a feel for the runoff other than a visual.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Put In | 10,515 Feet | No | No | No | 4WD Only | About a half mile above the Mineral Creek Campground pick a point from the road that looks like you can access the creek and that looks runnable to you. |
| Take-Out | Take Out | 10,023 Feet | No | No | No | 4WD Only | Just above the mineral creek campground outside of Silverton, CO choose your take out point from the dirt road. |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
No fish species have been associated with this run yet.
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